Lost Classics: Flashgal (Arcade)

Blessed by the deities of ancient Olympus, Diana of Themyscrya travels to man’s world to bring peace, love, and equality as Wonder…..oh wait a sec….

The star of this week’s Lost Classic bears a bit of resemblance to a certain DC comics icon, and it’s also one of Sega’s first female protagonists. Taking control of the title character, you set out on a mission to take out a fat guy who looks like the Kingpin. Hmm, lets see, we a hero that looks like Wonder Woman, and a villain that looks like Wilson Fisk. No wonder we didn’t see more of her after this 1985 release.

Flashgal is a side-scrolling game at its core. However, the screen is constantly scrolling to the right, regardless of your position on the screen, so it forces you to be on your toes at all times. The gameplay contains lots of diversity. There are levels where you’ll ride on a motorcycle, levels where you’ll fly a helicopter, and levels where you’ll wield weapons such as swords and guns. There is a good variety of villains to battle, and the graphics and sound are decent for a 1985 release.

Flashgal would have made an excellent early Genesis title, and it certainly would have made a better pack in than Altered Beast, but be that as it may, the only way you’ll get to experience this classic is by hunting down the arcade cabinet.